DVD
REVIEW: GET
HIM TO THE GREEK
9/27/10
OVERVIEW: A mild-mannered record company employee gets a hilarious crash course in how to party like a rock star in the must-see comedy Get Him to the Greek, coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def, DVD, digital download and video on demand on September 28, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The latest no-holds-barred comedy from writer and director Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and producer Judd Apatow (Superbad, Knocked Up), Get Him to the Greek is a hilarious and unpredictable laugh fest filled with unforgettable moments by a top-notch cast. The 2-Disc Blu-ray,™ 2-Disc DVD Collector’s Edition and single disc DVD include an unrated, never-before-seen cut of the movie, plus the version of the film originally shown in theaters and a digital copy of the film that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices. A wealth of bonus features, including extended and alternate scenes, music videos, gag reels, karaoke, filmmaker commentary and much more will make viewers feel like they have a front-row seat to one of the year’s biggest comedy hits.
SYNOPSIS: Jonah Hill and Russell Brand reunite in a raunchy, raucous comedy from the writer and director of the smash hit comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Aspiring record company exec Aaron Green (Hill) has the brilliant idea of rejuvenating the career of fading British rock star Aldous Snow (Brand) with a comeback concert at the world-renowned Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Dispatched by his boss (Sean Combs) to transport the notoriously dissolute Snow from London to L.A., Aaron has just 72 hours to wrangle the out-of-control rocker across the Atlantic. The seemingly simple assignment devolves into a thicket of groupies and parties, as Snow does his anarchic best to undermine his handler at every turn and Aaron does whatever it takes to keep his unruly charge on track.
DVD: The film is
presented in widescreen with a 1.85:1 aspect ration
preserving its theatrical format. Not only the picture looks
good in this release, also the sound it is good. A Dolby Digital
English, Spanish and French 5.1 Surround Sound, providing a nice complement to the
picture, it also includes English, Spanish and French subtitles.
In terms of Special Features
the DVD includes plenty of material worth the time. I really
enjoyed the fake documentaries and the deleted and extended
scenes. It also includes a digital copy
Overall
"Get Him To The Greek" is not a disappointment. It is one
of the nicest surprises of 2010 Summer Season. If you think you have
seen everything just by looking at the trailer, think again. Get Him To The Greek is just
an funny ride that it will make you laugh from the
first scene. One of the best comedies of the year.
On September 28th Get Him To
The Greek will also be available ON DEMAND through Digital
Cable, Satellite TV, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles
and it can be downloaded for rental or purchase on iTunes and
Amazon Video On Demand.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (1.85:1)
AUDIO:
English,
Spanish and
French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles - English Spanish
French
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
Blind Medicine – a promo for Sarah Marshall’s new TV series
Feature Commentary with director Nicholas Stoller, cast members Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss and producer Rodney Rothman
Getting To Get Him to The Greek Documentary
Getting In Tune With The Greek Documentary
The Making Of “African Child” Documentary
Five Complete Music Videos featuring Aldous Snow, Infant Sorrow and Jackie Q
Musical Performances from Infant Sorrow’s triumphant 1999 Greek Theater Concert and 2009 Comeback Concert, plus a peek at their infamous World Tour and the 2002 London Concert.
Deleted, Extended and Alternate Scenes including an Alternate Intro and Ending
Digital Copy
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